Believing in the Dignity and Worth of Every Human Being
Hope House Brochure in English
Hope House provides a respectful and cost effective alternative to hospitalization. Hope House offers a safe and supportive environment for people who need a place to stay until they stabilize or until other arrangements can be made. The program is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.
Hope House is available to any resident of Northampton County, 18 years and over, who is experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Lehigh County residents who receive services through Magellan/HealthChoices may be referred in, as well. Additionally, Hope House has contracted with a number of HMO's. Please call and check for eligibility: 610-882-2008.
Hope House Brochure in Spanish
Links:
Lehigh Valley Human Services Directory: www.lvhsDirectory.com
Lehigh Valley Human Services - Rendezvous
Harvest Full of Hope - October 7, 2011
Persons in crisis should contact their caseworker, therapist, psychiatrist or call Northampton County Emergency Services at (610) 252-9060 (24 hours) or Crisis Intervention in Lehigh County: 1-610-782-3127.
Referrals must be made by a mental health or other health professional. Self referrals and walk-ins will not be accepted.
Hope House can not accept the following individuals: Those in need of drug or alcohol detoxification; Those currently inebriated; Persons with a significant history of assaultive behavior; Persons in need of emergency medical attention; and Those in need of physical restraint.
In order to accept your referral, we need to receive a Referral Form. If faxing is not possible, the referral information can be given verbally through the phone. In addition to the referral form we need information regarding the person's current danger to him or herself as well as to others. For this purpose the "Face to Face" needs to be filled out and signed.
General Referral Information
Referral Form
Face to Face
Medical Clearance
Dear friend of Hope House:
I trust that you will respond positively to this request. Hope House provides refuge for people of the Lehigh Valley— when life feels intolerable. In a homelike setting, Hope House offers around-the-clock crisis counseling, psychiatric care, and referral services to ongoing community support.
At Hope House, we firmly believe in the dignity and worth of every human being. Since 1995, we have been supporting people through their crises. Now we need your help to continue this— much needed— service.
Please, click here to download our DONATION FORM
Your generous donation is highly appreciated.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Aaik Van Munster, LCSW, BCD
Program Director
Hope House
3606 Hecktown Road,
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Phone: (610) 882-2008
Fax: (610) 882-2009
hopehouse_rcn.com
www.hopehouse-rhd.org
Link to directions and map
Program Director: Aaik Van Munster, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Program Assistant Director: Shelley Reiche, MA
Lead Casemanager: Vicky Alercia-Casella, MA
On-call supervisor: Jackie Teitsworth, BSW
Program Nurse: Rick Rice, RN
Consulting Psychiatrist: Querra, MD
Office Manager: Carole Rose
Link to Contact Form
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